Hard Decision!!!

oma3710 · 09-21-2013, 06:32 AM

I currently have an 07 335i and its time to upgrade. These are my choices:

2012 bmw 335i with 9k miles
2012 audi s4 with 15k miles
08 bmw m3 with 30k miles
09 audi s5 with 35k miles

Please give me your opinion.

Shadow007 · 09-21-2013, 07:00 AM

I'll take the S4, since stock for stock it's quicker than a 335, until you start modding. I mean to go to another BMW is really nothing special, especially going from a 335 to an M3. The M3 has a more aggressive look but the overall interior of the two really doesn't differ that much. On the other hand, the Audis have always won best in class for the interior. Don't get me wrong I love my car, but the S class of the Audis, look way more aggressive than the 3 series imo. Hell when I sale this car my next one will be a C63 AMG which just looks and sound effin beasty!

INS Rebel · 09-21-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

I currently have an 07 335i and its time to upgrade. These are my choices:

2012 bmw 335i with 9k miles
2012 audi s4 with 15k miles
08 bmw m3 with 30k miles
09 audi s5 with 35k miles

Please give me your opinion.

Those are all nice cars. I have an 07 328i e92. When my warranty is up I plan on upgrading myself. I plan to lease a 4 series coupe, keep my 3 and mod the hell out of it. That being said if I was in your position this is what I would do. I guess it all depends on your financial situation. My reasoning for wanting to do this is so I can jump in a new car every 3 years while being covered by a warranty during the time. And when I want to mess around I'll always have my 3. As to your list of cars, I'd chose the 2012 335i over the 08 M3 just because it's newer and probably still under warranty. Audi doesn't even come to question unless it's an R8.

Mavus · 09-21-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

I currently have an 07 335i and its time to upgrade. These are my choices:

2012 bmw 335i with 9k miles
2012 audi s4 with 15k miles
08 bmw m3 with 30k miles
09 audi s5 with 35k miles

Please give me your opinion.

These is a nice list of cars. I drove S5 V6 and I noticed instantly that is a heavy car. It does have a nice engine but it does not handle like BMW. S5 V8 is probably similar with the better engine sound.

M3 is heavy as well and the tq is low. You have to rev it up high to get the power. Also the mpg can get bad quickly depends how you drive. My friend has one and it is in low teens without pushing it really hard. It is a very good car overall. I would be lokking at 335is instead of M3 and then mod it.

I would not consider S4.

Since you did not provide your criteria like 2dr vs. 4dr etc., I would take 335i because of it's power, handling, mod options and low mi. I would cross shop it with the S5 if you prefer the style and interior quality/layout. It depends what you want.

Is Cayman an option?

tcharged · 09-21-2013, 08:45 AM

Have you looked at a Cayman S? 2009+ as they don't have IMS issues.

bmw246 · 09-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Audis may win a lot of awards for interior but my friend has a 2012 A5 cab and its literally falling apart. So many electronic issues trim issues leather issues... Audis are so expensive but IMHO the quality is so much more poor then BMW. Just a lil piece of advice to help with your decsion. Good luck!

Chris_506 · 09-21-2013, 09:43 AM

s4 without a doubt

ErzenE92 · 09-21-2013, 10:52 AM

All those car are great but it will come down to which one feels the best when you test drive it. you might not like any of them, I know that's not an answer to your question. So IMO the M3

Shadow007 · 09-21-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

Audis may win a lot of awards for interior but my friend has a 2012 A5 cab and its literally falling apart. So many electronic issues trim issues leather issues... Audis are so expensive but IMHO the quality is so much more poor then BMW. Just a lil piece of advice to help with your decsion. Good luck!

Granted your friend has an A5, the S 4/5 is a completely different beast. As far as electronics failing and things of that nature hell our cars share the same fate when it comes to components failing i.e hpfp, lpfp, turbos etc. The Audis do cost more but if he has those to choose from I don' think money would be an issue. Just like any luxury car, you have to pay to play. I would go fir the s4 over all three just the fact that the b8 engine has some serious power and tuning potential. When it comes to modding, a simple tune would set that car off GIAC, ARC, etc, compared to our tunes.

Chengpeter12 · 09-21-2013, 11:02 AM

S4

mythek · 09-21-2013, 11:27 AM

since you are trying to "UPGRADE", the choices are obvious s5 or m3. S4 looks like something my mom would drive.

JBE90335 · 09-21-2013, 01:49 PM

S4...definitely my next car as i'm not a fan of the new 3.

3s4u2 · 09-21-2013, 02:16 PM

s5 or m3 would be my choice, but I ended up with the E60 M5.

SaMaster14 · 09-21-2013, 02:27 PM

'12 S4 or '08 M3.

Really just comes down to whether you want a newer car or not...

idrift4wd · 09-21-2013, 02:29 PM

12 S4 Or m3.

Really goes down to choice of drivetrain. S4 are stupid quick just like 335's, so its not like you're missing out on that.

AzureHaze · 09-21-2013, 03:30 PM

I agree with throwing a used Cayman S on your list. Now that's an upgrade!

Mardio · 09-21-2013, 04:21 PM

I guess we need more criteria to give out our opinions. Do you track? Do you need a back seat? Do you need AWD? I agree with most a Cayman S would be a killer ride.

gtaccord · 09-21-2013, 04:26 PM

M3 hands down.

hardtothepaint · 09-22-2013, 09:43 AM

S4 IMO. Seems more of an upgrade than an 08 BMW M3. Plus that car is more newer than the M3. So you won't feel like it is a downgrade as much...

MaineBMW335ie92 · 09-22-2013, 11:51 AM

Why aren't you trying for a BMW M6 with the v10: sound of the engine is better than all the other cars

Yvette · 09-22-2013, 04:08 PM

get 09+ m3 next year, it will be more affordable,
why do you guys recommend cayman s? its 10K more than those cars on the list.

RallyRcrr · 09-22-2013, 04:25 PM

My vote.

08 bmw m3 with 30k miles

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09-21-2013, 07:00 AM	#2
Shadow007 Captain 64 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2009 335i coupe monaco blue Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (2)	I'll take the S4, since stock for stock it's quicker than a 335, until you start modding. I mean to go to another BMW is really nothing special, especially going from a 335 to an M3. The M3 has a more aggressive look but the overall interior of the two really doesn't differ that much. On the other hand, the Audis have always won best in class for the interior. Don't get me wrong I love my car, but the S class of the Audis, look way more aggressive than the 3 series imo. Hell when I sale this car my next one will be a C63 AMG which just looks and sound effin beasty!
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09-21-2013, 08:45 AM	#5
tcharged Banned 27 Rep 299 Posts Drives: bunch of them Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Have you looked at a Cayman S? 2009+ as they don't have IMS issues.
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bmw246 Lieutenant 137 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Audis may win a lot of awards for interior but my friend has a 2012 A5 cab and its literally falling apart. So many electronic issues trim issues leather issues... Audis are so expensive but IMHO the quality is so much more poor then BMW. Just a lil piece of advice to help with your decsion. Good luck!
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Chris_506 Colonel 241 Rep 2,705 Posts Drives: 2016 f82 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (13)	s4 without a doubt
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ErzenE92 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brentwood CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i coupe [0.00]	All those car are great but it will come down to which one feels the best when you test drive it. you might not like any of them, I know that's not an answer to your question. So IMO the M3
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Chengpeter12 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 07 335I Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	S4
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09-21-2013, 11:27 AM	#11
mythek Captain 40 Rep 823 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe TIAG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA, USA, NA, EARTH. iTrader: (5)	since you are trying to "UPGRADE", the choices are obvious s5 or m3. S4 looks like something my mom would drive.
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JBE90335 Captain 27 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	S4...definitely my next car as i'm not a fan of the new 3.
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3s4u2 Beamer Mantic 82 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	s5 or m3 would be my choice, but I ended up with the E60 M5. __________________ 2006 325i 2006 M5 2008 X5 4.8i 2014 X5 50i M-Pkg
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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 4478 Rep 3,872 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.50] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [10.00]	'12 S4 or '08 M3. Really just comes down to whether you want a newer car or not... __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	12 S4 Or m3. Really goes down to choice of drivetrain. S4 are stupid quick just like 335's, so its not like you're missing out on that. __________________ 12.0 @ 117
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I agree with throwing a used Cayman S on your list. Now that's an upgrade! __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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Mardio Brigadier General 197 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	I guess we need more criteria to give out our opinions. Do you track? Do you need a back seat? Do you need AWD? I agree with most a Cayman S would be a killer ride.
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09-21-2013, 04:26 PM	#18
gtaccord Major 56 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i xdrive [0.00]	M3 hands down.
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09-22-2013, 09:43 AM	#19
hardtothepaint Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	S4 IMO. Seems more of an upgrade than an 08 BMW M3. Plus that car is more newer than the M3. So you won't feel like it is a downgrade as much...
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MaineBMW335ie92 Banned 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine iTrader: (0)	Why aren't you trying for a BMW M6 with the v10: sound of the engine is better than all the other cars
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09-22-2013, 04:08 PM	#21
Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	get 09+ m3 next year, it will be more affordable, why do you guys recommend cayman s? its 10K more than those cars on the list.
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09-22-2013, 04:25 PM	#22
RallyRcrr Lieutenant 35 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (9)	My vote. 08 bmw m3 with 30k miles
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